Aluminum coils

Maryland Correctional Enterprises (MCE), a division of the Maryland Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services located in Anne Arundel County, is soliciting bids for aluminum coils through Invitation for Bids (IFB) number BPM050910. The procurement seeks two specific aluminum products: 790,000 pounds of aluminum .027 x 12.125" and 20,000 pounds of motorcycle aluminum .027 x 7.0938", both requiring Alloy 3105, Temper H22, and conversion coating. Bidders must submit a 25-pound sample prior to bid opening for compatibility verification, and the contract will be a one-year base period with optional four single-year renewals. The bid is due on May 22, 2025, at 8:00 AM, with a public bid opening at 9:30 AM the same day. Delivery will be made to the Maryland Correctional Enterprises Tag Shop in Jessup, MD, with specific delivery time restrictions between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays. Award will be based on the lowest total bid price, with no minimum or maximum quantity guarantees.

There are no specific minority business enterprise (MBE) or veteran-owned small business enterprise (VSBE) subcontracting goals for this procurement. Bidders must be registered with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and submit bids electronically through the eMarylandMarketplace Advantage (eMMA) system. The state will not reimburse bidder expenses, and the contract does not involve federal funding. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the total potential quantity of aluminum coils is 810,000 pounds across two line items. The contract includes comprehensive terms and conditions covering areas such as tax exemption, commercial nondiscrimination, drug and alcohol-free workplace standards, and security requirements including employee identification and criminal background checks. Potential contractors should carefully review all attached documents, including the Appendix of Abbreviations and Definitions and Price Form Instructions, to ensure full compliance with solicitation requirements.